Brenda L. Walther, M.D., has been named director of Emergency Medical Services at Monongahela Valley Hospital in Carroll Township.

In this capacity, she is responsible for the management and administration of patient care and the supervision of physician personnel in the hospital's Emergency Department.

"Dr. Walther’s clinical and administrative experience and skills will be an asset to our patients and our health care system," Patrick J. Alberts, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Monongahela Valley Hospital, said. "We are confident she will continue to enhance our Emergency Department services in her new role."

As chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Walther will serve on the Executive Committee of the hospital's Medical Staff.

She received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency training at The Washington Hospital in Washington, PA.

Dr. Walther is board certified in family practice by the American Board of Family Practice and achieved board certification in emergency medicine by the American Board of Physician Specialties.

Her previous experience includes emergency medicine attending positions at St. Clair Memorial, Canonsburg General and Ohio Valley Hospitals. At Canonsburg General Hospital, she was Assistant Director of Emergency Medicine.

Dr. Walther and her husband Jeffrey are the parents of three daughters, Stephanie, 16, Emily, 15 and Annie, 11, and the family resides in South Strabane.